FBIT student discusses the future of the HR field

What are the primary functions of an organization’s human resources (HR) department? While recruiting new employees is often the first thing that comes to mind, the value of an HR department extends well beyond that, according to a student in the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) Faculty of Business and Information Technology (FBIT).

Sheeba Arifeen, President, UOIT Human Resources Association and fourth-year Commerce student specializing in Organizational Behaviour and HR Management, shared her thoughts on HR’s expanding role in the January issue of Resource E-Magazine. The magazine is published by the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) Durham Chapter.

In A vast realm of opportunity: A student’s perspective, Arifeen discusses the many different career opportunities available to graduates of HR programs. Beyond talent acquisition, HR departments are responsible for:

• compensation and benefits
• health and safety
• performance management
• training

Arifeen also stresses the importance of communicating to employees and students the value HR professionals bring to the table.

• Read the full article (page 7).